Ever wondered if placing a filter inside your portafilter actually makes your coffee taste better? If you're like me and passionate about brewing espresso at...

Ever wondered why your espresso shot flows in streams instead of smoothly trickling down? When I started my journey brewing espresso at home, watching coffee...

Ever pulled an espresso shot only to find the coffee puck stuck to your machine's group head? It happens to the best of us—one moment...

Struggling to remove your portafilter without feeling like you’re wrestling your espresso machine? I get it—nothing ruins the home-barista experience quicker than equipment frustrations. Removing...

Have you ever wondered if leaving your portafilter locked in your espresso machine overnight might actually be damaging your equipment? It's a question many home...

Ever wondered what the difference actually is between a portafilter and a group head? If you’re getting into making great espresso at home, you’ll probably...

Ever wondered why your espresso shot tastes different despite using the same beans? If you're getting into home espresso brewing, you've probably come across the...

Ever wondered how much coffee you should actually put into your 53mm portafilter? If you're making espresso at home with machines like the Breville Barista...